[center][h1]TENKO MARIA THOMPSON[/h1][/center]
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"It's not that my head has any value," Tenko started saying, correcting the demon who was behaving like one who had authority, "It's a matter of justice. I speak of retributive justice in the sense that I am willing to accept the ultimate punishment for retribution for my perceived crime. But only if you allow the others to leave. I don't know what circumstances led to one of the Hashira fighting the demon outside, but they and Guen-san aside, I am the only one responsible for the matter with Mamushi; the others should be allowed to leave. If not even my death would be enough, then you are no longer acting justly."

She looked at Xaku, who had been throwing her authority around straight in the eyes, even as she accepted the handcuffs, "You act as if you have authority to enforce the rule of law here, but if you're not acting based on the principle of justice, then you are nothing more than a hypocrite who uses law and regulation as an excuse to enforce your will."

As the demon urged Himari to go, Tenko nodded and spoke again, "...I see. Thank you. Though I hope that if any demons, those here or otherwise, should impede my comrades from leaving this place, you or your men will intervene. That's what it meant to enforce the law, no?"